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Pico Airport

Pico Island, Portugal
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LPPI
ICAO
109 ft
Elevation
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Island gateway serving the volcanic heart of the Azores.

Opened
1982
Location
Pico Island, Portugal
Pico Airport (IATA: PIX, ICAO: LPPI) is a regional airport located on Pico Island, part of the Azores archipelago in Portugal. It serves as a key inter-island link, connecting Pico with other Azorean islands and mainland Portugal. The airport is operated by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal and handles primarily domestic and inter-island traffic. Its runway is situated close to the Atlantic coast, offering dramatic views of the surrounding ocean and the iconic Pico volcano, the highest peak in Portugal. Due to the island's volcanic terrain and Atlantic weather patterns, the airport can be subject to challenging meteorological conditions, sometimes affecting flight schedules. It plays a vital role in the mobility of the island's residents and in supporting the local tourism industry.
Terminals
The airport has a single, small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a regional island airport.
Getting to & from
Taxi services and rental cars are the main ground transport options connecting the airport to the island's main town of Madalena, located a short distance away.
Airlines here
SATA Air Açores (Azores Airlines) operates the primary scheduled services connecting Pico to other Azorean islands and to Lisbon.
Notable facts
  • ›Pico Airport sits near the base of Mount Pico, which at 2,351 metres is the highest point in Portugal.
  • ›The airport serves as an essential lifeline for island residents, particularly in medical emergencies requiring transfer to larger facilities.
  • ›Atlantic weather, including fog and strong winds, can frequently disrupt operations at this coastal airport.
  • ›The runway overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, making for a scenic but operationally demanding environment.
  • ›ANA Aeroportos de Portugal manages the airport as part of its network of Azorean island airports.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Routes

PIX → TERS4 · 320
PIX → TERSP · DH4
PIX → PDLSP · DH4
PIX → TERTP · 320
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City & Place Guide

Wild volcano, whale songs, and world-class wines await.

Pico Island, the second-largest island in the Azores archipelago, is dominated by Mount Pico, Portugal's highest peak at 2,351 metres. Its dramatic volcanic landscape, framed by centuries-old lava fields and vineyards, gives the island a raw, otherworldly beauty found nowhere else in Europe.

The island is celebrated for its UNESCO-listed viticulture landscape, where vines grow inside curious basalt-wall enclosures called currais that protect them from Atlantic winds. Whale watching here is among the best in the world, as sperm whales are resident year-round in these nutrient-rich waters.

Despite its natural riches, Pico remains refreshingly uncrowded and unhurried. Visitors enjoy authentic Azorean culture, superb seafood, and hiking trails that wind through lava tubes, crater lakes, and coastal cliffs.

  • •Mount Pico — hike Portugal's highest summit for breathtaking 360-degree views.
  • •Lajes do Pico Whale Museum — discover the island's whaling heritage in a converted factory.
  • •UNESCO Vineyard Landscape — wander centuries-old basalt vine enclosures near Madalena.
  • •Whale & Dolphin Watching — spot resident sperm whales and multiple dolphin species.
  • •Gruta das Torres — explore one of the longest lava tubes in the Azores.
  • •Lagoa do Capitão — scenic crater lake perfect for picnicking amid volcanic scenery.

Getting around: Pico has no railway; public buses (STARPICO) connect the main villages but run infrequently, making them unreliable for flexible sightseeing. Renting a car is strongly recommended and is the most practical way to explore the island's length. Taxis are available in Madalena and can be arranged for excursions, but rideshare apps do not operate here.

Best time: Late May through September offers the warmest, driest weather ideal for hiking Mount Pico and whale watching, with July and August being the sunniest months.

Local food: Try lapas (grilled limpets with garlic and butter), fresh tuna prepared multiple ways, Queijo do Pico cheese, and sip the island's prized Verdelho wine straight from local cooperatives.

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Pico Airport
Encyclopaedia

Pico Airport is an airport located 8 km (5.0 mi) from Madalena on the Portuguese island of Pico in the archipelago of the Azores.

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